Amphenol D-Sub Cable Assemblies

Amphenol Commercial D-Sub Cable Assemblies are designed for applications where signal integrity, mechanical robustness and installation flexibility are critical. The assemblies combine EMI/RFI shielding with secure mating, helping maintain reliable data and control connections in industrial, commercial and instrumentation environments.

For engineers, the benefit is that the cable and connector system is already specified as an integrated assembly, reducing the need to design a custom shielded cable for every project. Current ratings up to 3A and wire gauge choices of 28AWG, 26AWG, 24AWG and 20AWG allow teams to balance current requirements, cable flexibility and available routing space.

This is especially useful in equipment where some connections carry control signals while others may support moderate power. The rugged construction is supported by 200 mating and unmating cycles, 50N tensile strength and a 10x cable diameter bend radius, helping the assembly tolerate installation and service work.
 

EMI/RFI shielding supports cleaner signal transmission in electrically noisy areas such as control cabinets, communications gear, test equipment, energy meters and industrial drives. Secure mating helps prevent intermittent connections caused by vibration, movement or repeated handling.

Multiple cable-exit orientations give designers more freedom when routing inside constrained systems or panelized equipment. Instead of forcing the cable into an awkward bend, engineers can select a routing direction that supports cleaner cable management and easier identification.

The assemblies operate from -20°C to +80°C, which covers many commercial and industrial environments. RoHS and REACH compliance also supports their use in regulated designs.

Typical applications include data systems, communications equipment, instrumentation, office automation, point-of-sale terminals, medical instruments, routers, servers, power supplies and set-top boxes. In each case, the D-Sub interface remains valued because it is robust, familiar and practical for multi-conductor signal routing.

These Amphenol cable assemblies extend that value by adding shielding, rugged construction and organized cable-management options. They are a strong fit when a design needs dependable mating and signal integrity without the procurement and validation effort of a fully custom harness.

For production teams, using a ready-made shielded assembly can also improve repeatability between builds and reduce wiring errors. For service teams, familiar D-Sub hardware, defined cable-exit options and secure mating make diagnostics and replacement more straightforward in installed equipment.

This helps when equipment is deployed across multiple sites and spare assemblies must be stocked, identified and replaced consistently, without rebuilding cable harnesses for each installation or service location.

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